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Horizon Media · 3 days ago

Assistant Investor, LocalONE

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

$40K/yr - $50K/yr

Horizon Media is a leading media agency, and they are seeking an Assistant Investor to build a strong understanding of the local audio and video landscape while supporting the Investor role. The main responsibilities include administrative tasks, client management, networking, and training to develop knowledge of the media landscape and promotional processes.

AdvertisingBrand MarketingDigital Media

Responsibilities

Support Local One Investors & Promotions strategist with day-to-day administrative tasks

Key responsibilities include: Develop a strong understanding of the media landscape, including media terminology and the structure of local audio, TV, and representative firms across the U.S

Order and confirm media buys, manage makegoods, monitor the placement of scheduled spots, track added value, and handle billing reconciliation

Collect and organize recap materials from completed promotions campaigns, ensuring all documents are client-ready

Manage Local One & Promotional makegoods and input traditional spot/web added value into quarterly tracking charts, meeting all deadlines

Monitor scheduled promotions and assist with the sharing of assets, Talent IOs, and other deliverables as needed

Maintain the Local One station contact database and rep lists on a quarterly basis

Keep buy files accurate and up to date with complete financial information aligned with the buying system

Manage buying responsibilities from pre-buy to post-buy for small markets

Assume Strategist responsibilities for small promotional requests, coordinating and overseeing project execution

Support Promotions & Investors and the Brand Solutions Team by implementing work-related goals on behalf of clients

Review and understand buying guidelines, goals, and objectives with Strategists & Investors

Review and understand promotion guidelines, goals, and objectives with Strategists & Investors

Build and maintain strong relationships with vendor partners and Horizon Media's internal buying teams to foster integration and collaboration

Participate in Horizon Media’s Media 101 program to gain a comprehensive understanding of the agency's operations and connect with peers across departments

Learn and develop a deep understanding of the media landscape and promotions process, including media terminology

Gain foundational knowledge of Local One across traditional, digital, streaming, and new media platforms

Take advantage of HMI Go Learn classes to strengthen day-to-day skills and professional growth

Qualification

Media landscape knowledgeMicrosoft ExcelOrganizational skillsClient managementData analysisCommunication skillsProblem-solvingTime managementAdaptability

Required

Passionate about the media and digital landscape, with a drive to innovate and stay ahead of audio, streaming & digital trends

Eager to learn and continuously expand your knowledge of the evolving media industry

A balanced thinker — combining data-driven strategy with a positive, can-do attitude

Comfortable analyzing and working with large sets of data and numbers

A natural problem-solver who can develop thoughtful, creative solutions

Results-oriented — motivated, proactive, and resourceful in delivering high-quality work

A strong and effective communicator across teams and stakeholders

Highly detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills

Skilled at managing time effectively and comfortable balancing multiple timelines and deliverables

Adaptable — able to work independently or collaboratively, and ready to roll up your sleeves when needed

Proud to take ownership of your work, demonstrating accountability and follow-through

Thrives in a fast-paced, agile environment and actively seeks out feedback to grow and improve

Preferred

Bachelor's degree and/or relevant work or internship experience

Proficiency working within Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint, and Strata View & SBMS

Detail oriented, strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task, good communication skills, ability to recognize problems & identify solutions, willingness to learn & grow